A member asked:

I just had a laparascopy surgery and my left leg feels like its on fire when i sit or lay down, what could it be? its fine when i am standing up.

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Depends : If you had a laparoscopic hernia repair you have nerve trapping or neuritis from the procedure. You have to be more specific and provide the type of laparoscopic operation performed.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Not Certain, but..: Postoperative pain that feels "like fire" needs to be evaluated quickly by your surgeon. He/she will want to know. It may be from having stretched a ligament (remember c02 inflates your abdomen quite a bit during a laparoscopy), nerve entrapment, minor bleeding, etc. This will most likely resolve. But, don't be wondering. Communication about something as critical as surgery is essential.

Answered 12/17/2012

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